Thanks everybody, you're all so wonderful and supportive. Hugs all around. {{{ }}}

Sara - thanks, and yeah, my Grandma was sumpin special.

Jen -
T&P's mom a biker chick.......go figure
Yeah, that's what everybody says. That's your bike?

Anna -
I expected you bike to be a little smaller than that
Actually this one was the perfect size for me, not too big but not too small either. Of course there was the minor fact that if it ended up on the ground I couldn't pick it up myself, but fortunately every time it ended up on the ground somebody else was there to help pick it up. And I'm sorry to hear your parents are giving up biking after 41 years. I'm sure their accident had something to do with their decision and I don't blame them. Terry had a run-in with a deer a few years back, and that has defnitely influenced our decision to get rid of them.

Kimmy - Terry resisted chaps for the longest time too, then he found some at a good price and then couldn't figure out why he resisted for so long! They are so warm when there's a chill in the air - not to mentin the extra protection they provide. Hopefully your parents will have many many more years of accident free rides.

Barbara and Sara - I knew there would be other women out there who could relate to why I was so durn proud of the thing. It will definitely be bittersweet when it goes. I mean, having the money in the bank will be nice, but that just doesn't give the satisfaction of pulling up to a stop light on a gleaming motorcyle that you paid for yourself.

ChinaDoll - I bet Joey has a Harley before the end of next summer. Especially if he's going to be riding with his dad and his Harley. Oh wait, you're in Louisiana where you can ride year round....he'll have it within the next 6 months.

And everyone else, thanks so much. Yes, we will always have the memories - and all the pictures to remind us when we get old and feeble minded.

So, the next chapter you ask? Well, as most of you know, it's the motorhome. It's going to be a few years before that chapter can fully begin because Terry has to age a few more years and retire. Then we're going to go full-time in the motorhome and criss-cross the continent together. Can't wait! Here are two pics for those who are unfamiliar with our newest (and biggest) toy.




Thanks again everybody!